Books like The Banshee
Award winning
Garlic and the Vampire
Bree Paulsen, 2021
160 pages
Why to read
Engaging adventure fosters bravery and self-confidence.
Illustrations enrich storytelling, enhance visual literacy.
Emphasizes teamwork, community importance.
Crafts relatable fears into empowering resolutions.
Garlic and the Vampire
Bree Paulsen, 2021
Award winning
James Y El Melocoton Gigante/James and the Giant Peach
Roald Dahl, 2021
184 pages
Why to read
Stimulates imagination with creative and whimsical storytelling.
Develops empathy through relatable and diverse characters.
Encourages resilience and problem-solving skills.
Ideal for shared reading, enhancing parent-child bond.
James Y El Melocoton Gigante/James and the Giant Peach
Roald Dahl, 2021
Award winning
Things in the Basement
Ben Hatke, 2023
240 pages
Why to read
Fosters creativity with engaging supernatural elements.
Encourages teamwork and bravery among characters.
Illustrations complement and enrich the storytelling.
Enhances vocabulary with age-appropriate language.
Things in the Basement
Ben Hatke, 2023
The Eyes and the Impossible
Dave Eggers, 2023
304 pages
Why to read
Cultivates imagination with a captivating, adventurous storyline.
Characters demonstrate resilience and problem-solving skills.
Encourages creativity and critical thinking in young readers.
Provides a thrilling yet educational reading experience.
The Eyes and the Impossible
Dave Eggers, 2023
Award winning
The Jungle Book Stories
Rudyard Kipling, 2019
168 pages
Why to read
Timeless tales of adventure and moral lessons.
Cultivates empathy through diverse animal character perspectives.
Strengthens understanding of responsibility and respect.
Ideal for shared reading and family discussion.
The Jungle Book Stories
Rudyard Kipling, 2019
Award winning
Wait Till Helen Comes: A Ghost Story
Mary Downing Hahn, 2022
160 pages
Why to read
Chilling, suspenseful narrative enhances focus and engagement.
Explores complex family dynamics, promoting emotional understanding.
Encourages resilience and bravery in facing fears.
Sparks imagination with intriguing supernatural elements.
Wait Till Helen Comes: A Ghost Story
Mary Downing Hahn, 2022
Award winning
Aru Shah and the Nectar of Immortality: Pandava
Roshani Chokshi, 2022
373 pages
Why to read
Thrilling adventure based on Hindu mythology.
Encourages cultural awareness and diversity.
Strengthens reading skills and imagination.
Supports emotional growth through relatable challenges.
Aru Shah and the Nectar of Immortality: Pandava
Roshani Chokshi, 2022
Award winning
Alice in Wonderland And Through The Looking Glass: By Lewis Carroll : Illustrated
Lewis Carroll, 2019
282 pages
Why to read
Stimulates imagination with fantastical adventures.
Enhances language skills through playful wordplay.
Encourages curiosity and exploration.
Timeless narrative resonates with diverse age groups.
